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The state insect of Nebraska is the honeybee, which is a great model for students in search of some “sweet” scholarships. Work hard in school, search diligently for scholarships, and be rewarded with some free money for college or grad school. If you’re a resident of Nebraska, this list of state scholarships is the perfect place to start your search. If you don’t currently live in Nebraska but plan to attend a school in the state, such as the University of Nebraska (UN), Creighton University or Bellevue University, be sure to start your search for college dollars with this list of Nebraska scholarships, too. Check out our directory of scholarships for students in Nebraska, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

Nebraska Scholarships 2025 List

Nebraska ESA Endowment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Nebraska. The student must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $900

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Parr Family Memorial Endowment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of an eligible Midwestern state. Applicant must have a grade point average of 2.5 to 3.0.
Award Amount

Total:  $700

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Doc and Barbara Cartwright Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is available for male U.S. undergraduate students who are American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and attend a tribal college.
Award Amount

Total:  $81,000

Awards:  27

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

University of Nebraska at Lincoln Regents Scholarship

Entering freshmen who are residents of Nebraska planning to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are eligible for this award. Students must enroll full time and have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $87,504

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Coloradans for Nebraska College Scholarship

High school seniors or currently enrolled students may apply for this undergraduate award. Students must be residents of Colorado planning to attend the University of Nebraska.
Award Amount

Total:  $37,500

Awards:  25

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge

This award is for U.S. high school juniors and seniors who participate in a mathematical modeling challenge as part of a school-based group.
Award Amount

Total:  $20,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 21

Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Award

This scholarship is available for high school juniors and seniors who are residents of Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains, or southwest Iowa. Students must be nominated by a high school principal, guidance counselor, teacher, or community leader.
Award Amount

Total:  $24,000

Awards:  12

Deadline

Deadline:  March 08

Bucknell University Campus Enrichment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. students enrolling at Bucknell University. First generation college students, students from outside the university’s traditional geographic area, and those who bring cultural and intellectual diversity to the campus will be considered.
Award Amount

Total:  $100,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 15

LTU Bulldog Out-of-State Fee Waiver for Incoming Transfer Students

This award is for U.S. and International students who are planning to attend Louisiana Tech University as an out-of-state transfer student. Students must have complete at least 12 semester hours of college credit and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Nebraska Access College Early Scholarship Program

This award is available to Nebraska High School students who demonstrate financial need and are in dual-enrollment or early enrollment programs with eligible Nebraska Postsecondary institutions.
Award Amount

Total:  $450

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  June 15